Whiskeytown Lake’s crystal-clear water is perhaps the most recognized feature of the park. However, water-based recreation is only a part of what the 42,000-acre Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has to offer. Visit waterfalls, hike through rugged mountains, explore California Gold Rush history, and observe post-fire ecology in action. Your national park is calling...
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
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Good For
Hearing Impaired
Wheelchairs
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Stargazing
Biking
Camping
Guided Tours
Hiking
Scuba Diving
Swimming
Waterskiing
Wildlife Watching
Walk-in / Bicycle / Public Transit Entrance Pass
Entrance fee is $15.00.
This pass gives access to the park for one individual to enter on foot, by bicycle, or by public transit. It is valid for seven days and can be applied towards an Annual pass until it expires.
Directions
Car From Interstate 5, take the Highway 44 West exit toward Downtown Redding and Eureka. From Downtown Redding, follow Highway 299 west toward Eureka for approximately 8 miles to reach the Visitor Center. Plane Commercial air service is available to Redding California located approximately 16 miles from Whiskeytown. Rental vehicles are available.
Weather
Whiskeytown NRA is in a Mediterranean climate, which means hot, dry summers followed by cool, wet winters. Summer temperatures often reach the upper 90's to lower 100 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as the occasional thunderstorm. Winter brings snow to the upper elevations (only occasionally down to the lake level of 1,200'), and rain and ice. See the park weather page for the current weather.
